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Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Balance and Walking in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor: Indiana University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of short-term (3 days/week for 2 weeks) Virtual Reality (VR) active video gaming intervention on static and dynamic balance, versus traditional balance training exercises, in youth with ASD. The participants in the intervention group will engage in VR active video gaming using the Nintendo Switch Sports under supervision via Zoom for 6 sessions occurring over 2 weeks, from their home. While, the participants in the control group will engage in standard physical therapy exercises for balance and walking under supervision via Zoom, for 6 sessions occurring over 2 weeks, from their home. Their balance and walking will be assessed 3 times, 3-5 days before the intervention, 3-5 days after the intervention and 4-weeks after the intervention. * Participants static balance will be assessed by standing on pressure mat, under 2 conditions, eyes open and eyes closed for 30 seconds each. * The Pediatric Berg's balance Scale (PBS), a 14-point scale containing everyday activities, will be used as a clinical measure for assessing the static and dynamic balance. * 13-infra-red camera motion capture system, Qualisys, will be used for assessing the walking. The difference in the balance and walking parameters will be assessed and compared.
Official title: Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Postural Control in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 22 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
13
Start Date
2023-05-15
Completion Date
2024-04-19
Last Updated
2026-06-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual reality active video gaming using Nintendo switch sports
Playing 2 pre-selected VR active video games from beach tennis, soccer, volleyball, badminton, bowling, and chambara for 10 minutes each with a 5 minute break in-between. Total duration 30-40 minutes.
Standard physical therapy balance exercises
Balance exercises: Standing with feet together for 10 seconds 5 times, standing with 1 foot in front of other for 10 seconds 5 times on both sides, standing on one leg for 10 seconds 5 times on both sides, walking with one foot in front of other on a 1-meter-long line for 5 repetitions and standing on a balance board for 30 seconds for 3 repetitions. 5 minutes each of warm-up and cool down exercises. Total duration 20-30 minutes.
Locations (1)
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, United States